After four-years in operation, the ‘Taste Restaurant’ in Eros has officially closed its doors on the 1st of January this year. For the past four years, the restaurant has been known for its curated dining experience and culinary innovation in Namibia. Founded in 2021 and led by self-taught chef and culinary innovator Nicla Dos Santos,...
Emirates this week stated that it will continue rolling out its retrofitted Boeing 777 and new A350 aircraft to key destinations across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities across its network. The recently-announced third daily service on the Dubai-Cape Town...
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and African Export – Import Bank (Afreximbank) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a pan African Gold Bank. This strategic initiative aims to formalise gold value chains, strengthen Central Bank reserves and reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign refining and trading hubs. This landmark MoU...
The 2025 Nedbank Desert Classic once again proved why it is regarded as one of Namibia’s leading amateur golf tournaments, as 140 golfers from around the country gathered at Rössmund Golf Club in Swakopmund for two days of high-level competition. Hosted by DZ Golf and sponsored by Nedbank Namibia, with King Price Insurance as co-sponsor,...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has renewed the contract of its chief executive officer (CEO), Emilia Nghikembua, for a second term of office, effective from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. The renewal follows the exemplary leadership and outstanding performance demonstrated by Nghikembua during her first term in office, which ran from...
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has handed over bibs and hats to 100 car guards operating under the Swakopmund Municipality, reinforcing efforts to enhance safety and visibility in public areas ahead of the busy festive season. The handover took place in Swakopmund at a time when the coastal town experiences an influx of holidaymakers, increasing...
Whale Rock Cement (trading as Cheetah Cement) and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) have reached a new wage agreement for the 2025 and 2026 financial years. The agreement signed on 12 December 2025 aligns with the Recognition and Procedural Agreement between the two parties. Under the agreement, all employees in the bargaining unit will...
The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) has been recognised as the Most Innovative Securities Exchange, Southern Africa 2025 under the Innovation Awards category of the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2025, an international awards programme conducted by Global Banking and Finance Review. According to a statement from Tjiundja Kazohua, Chief Regulatory Officer at the Namibia Securities...
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s leading multilateral financial institution, on Saturday marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Egypt’s New Capital, which will also be the home of the bank’s new global headquarters. The brand new facilities are scheduled for completion in early 2029. Situated in...
Angola has taken a proactive approach with the deployment of SITA’s Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record Gateway (API PNR Gateway) at Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport. The new system is supported by SITA’s Passenger Information Unit (PIU) consultancy services. As aviation’s tech engine, SITA aims to make travel safer, easier, and more...